Hearts Scoreboard+ vs Group Thing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hearts Scoreboard+
Easily track scores for the card game Hearts. Supports multiple players, offers full game history, and includes flexible rules for 'Shoot the Moon'. Enjoy a clean interface with dark mode and iCloud sync.
- Supports 3-6 players
- Full game history
- Pass direction indicator
- Quick add points
- iCloud sync
- Undo previous round
- Flexible Shoot the Moon rules
- Dark Mode support
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Track Hearts scores quickly and easily! Perfect for anyone who loves playing Hearts, whether you're keeping score for a quick game night or a competitive match. Features: • Supports 3–6 players • Made for iPhone Duo and iPad: scoreboard and score entry side by side • Winner screen and a shareable result card • Score charts, game stats, and a Players leaderboard • Optional 10 of Diamonds = −10 rule (Omnibus Hearts) • Full game history so you can review every round • Pass direction indicator – left, right, or hold on tight! • Quick add button to assign the remaining points to a player • iCloud sync – start a game on your iPhone and continue on your iPad • Undo and redo with a tap or a shake, and edit any past round • Flexible Shoot the Moon rules – subtract 26 points from the shooter or add 26 points to everyone else's score • Clean, simple design that looks great in portrait or landscape • Dark Mode support This app is free, open source, and will never include ads. I hope you enjoy your next game of Hearts!
Group Thing
Spark engaging conversations with curated question packs. Break the ice, explore deeper topics, and create lasting memories with friends, family, or teams. Features trivia and customizable gameplay.
- Curated conversation starter packs
- Trivia packs for general knowledge and entertainment
- Customizable gameplay options
- Sleek and intuitive user interface
- Group engagement for teams and friends
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Great for Gatherings! Looking for an easy way to spark engaging conversations? Whether it’s connecting with friends, strengthening team dynamics, or deepening personal relationships, Group Thing has you covered. With thoughtfully curated packs of conversation starters, Group Thing helps you break the ice, dive into deeper topics, and create lasting memories. FEATURES: • Variety of Packs: Explore collections like Deep Connections, Fun & Lighthearted, and Love, each designed to bring people closer through conversation. Dive into topics like childhood memories, personal growth, future dreams, and more! • Trivia Fun: Challenge yourself and your friends with trivia packs covering General Knowledge, Entertainment, History & Culture, and more! • Customizable Gameplay: Choose from different packs and collections, personalize your experience, and enjoy hours of meaningful conversation. • Beautiful UI: Enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface with smooth interactions, designed to make your experience seamless. • Group Engagement: Perfect for teams, friends, family gatherings, or even as a fun date night companion. Why Group Thing? Group Thing is a tool to help you foster real connections, whether you’re building trust within a team, strengthening bonds in a relationship, or simply getting to know someone better. Thought-provoking, fun, and sometimes challenging, each question is crafted to help you open up and discover new things about yourself and others. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hearts Scoreboard+ at none against Group Thing's 1. Group Thing's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Group Thing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Hearts Scoreboard+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Group Thing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Hearts Scoreboard+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Group Thing's.
Hearts Scoreboard+ ships an update weekly, Group Thing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hearts Scoreboard+ | Group Thing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Rung | Rubotic, Inc. |
Customer experience
Hearts Scoreboard+
Group Thing
In-app purchases
Hearts Scoreboard+
No in-app purchases
Group Thing
- Group Thing Unlimited3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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